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1 Crown - James I 2nd coinage; 5th bust ND
| Gold (.916) | 2.25 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | James I (1603-1625) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1613-1619 |
| Value | 1 Crown |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Gold (.916) |
| Weight | 2.25 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Thickness | 0.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#52463 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Crowned quartered shield of arms, crown dividing royal cypher within inner beaded circle, legend and mintmark around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: [mm].HENRICVS.ROSAS.REGNA.IACOBVS.
Translation: Henry united the roses, James the Kingdoms
Comment
House of Stuart (1603-49), James I (1603-25), Second coinage (1604-19), Fifth bust, 'Britain Crown' issue.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Crown - James I (2nd coinage; 5th bust) ND (1613-1619) coin is that it features a unique design element known as a "pellet-in-ring" mintmark, which was used specifically for coins minted at the Tower of London during this time period. This mintmark can be found on the reverse side of the coin, just above the shield. It is a small circle containing a central pellet (or dot) surrounded by a ring, and it was used to indicate the coin's authenticity and origin. This feature makes the coin particularly interesting to collectors and historians, as it provides a distinctive characteristic that sets it apart from other coins of the same era.
